Salary: $20.15 - $30.22 Hourly
Location : Henderson, NV
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 1321JUN24-P-BLG
Department: Communications
Opening Date: 05/30/2024
Closing Date: 6/13/2024 3:00 PM Pacific
Position Overview
The City of Henderson announces an examination to create an eligibility list and to fill two (2) vacancies for the classification of Marketing and Communications Assistant in the Department of Communications. The eligibility list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for one (1) year.
Under general supervision, performs various marketing and communications related tasks in support of one or more functional areas of the Department of Communications; provides administrative and customer service assistance to City employees and the public; and performs related duties as assigned.
IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT
The ideal candidate will have a background in general Marketing and/or Communications within the public or private sector.

• Provides support to the Department of Communications by assisting internal staff to manage brand and marketing communications initiatives
• Develops copy for website, newsletters and other forms of written content
• Assists with staffing at various Citywide programs and events
• Inputs creative briefs for marketing communications campaigns
• Maintains marketing databases relating to advertising, vendor, press and other subjects
• Performs a variety of support duties including market and client research, organizing, and managing marketing collateral, and other related tasks
• Creates reports on marketing performance and public relations placements
• Takes accurate and thorough notes during meetings; prepares agendas and recaps
• Maintains schedules for marketing initiatives

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Salary placement for non-represented positions is based on a comprehensive compensation review and takes into consideration the candidate's qualifications as well as internal equity.
Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from high school, or the equivalent
• Six (6) months experience in public relations, social media, marketing, journalism, communications, or a closely related field
• Note: An equivalent combination of related training and experience may be considered
• Must possess and maintain a valid Nevada or "border state" driver's license as defined by NRS 483

Required Documents/Assessment Information

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
2) Resume*
*Please attach your documents to the "Attachments" section of your application, click here for attachment instructions.
ASSESSMENT DATES :
Structured Selection Interview (Weighted 100%) - Tuesday, June 18th, 2024
(Best-Qualified Candidates)
All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS: If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you will be required to self-schedule through the City of Henderson online application system. Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report.
The assessment and selection process for this position will take place on the dates listed above. All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to be in Henderson, Nevada, and make themselves available to participate in the testing process at any time on any of the dates listed above.
Selection Process

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.
Appointment may be subject to the successful and timely completion of a post offer pre-employment background investigation and medical/physical examination, including a drug/alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.
City of Henderson, Nevada
Non-Represented: FLSA Non-Exempt Employees
Benefits Summary
HEALTHCARE AND INSURANCE

• Health Insurance: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision
• Employer paid Long Term Disability - Up to 60% of Base Wage, if approved
• Employer paid Term Life Insurance / AD&D - $50,000 or 1X annual salary, whichever is greater
• Employee Assistance Program - 6 Free Visits Per Issue Per Year for Employee and Family Members in the Household, and Access to Work/Life Wellness Resources
• Medicare - Employee and City each pay 1.45%

RETIREMENT

• Employer paid membership in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
• No Social Security tax on employee's wages
• Retirement Health Savings (RHS) program
• Service based retiree health insurance premium subsidy after 15 years participating in this program

PAID TIME OFF (PTO)

• Employees may carry over up to 988 hours of PTO each year
• From date of hire, new employee are credited with a minimum of 18 days* of PTO. After their first anniversary, employees will begin accruing PTO monthly as follows:
  • Second year through fifth calendar years of service - 17.42 hours per month
  • Sixth year through twelfth calendar years of service - 20.59 hours per month
  • Thirteenth calendar year of service and beyond - 23.75 hours per month

*Actual number of days and hours of PTO granted may vary by position
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE

• Four (4) workdays of leave, with pay, per occurrence

HOLIDAYS

• 13 paid holidays per year
• Two (2) floating holidays per year (one in first year if hired on or after July 1st)
• The ability to bank holidays, up to 152 hours, that fall on an employee's regularly scheduled day off

WORK WEEK

• Four-day, 9.5-hour workday, 38-hour work week
• Four-day, 10-hour workday, 40-hour work week for Police PERS positions

VOLUNTARY BENEFITS

• IRC 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• IRC 401a Deferred Compensation Plan - new/hire employees only
• IRC125 Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) - Medical and Dependent Care
• Supplemental Insurance: Cancer/Catastrophic Illness, Accident, Short Term Disability, and Hospital Indemnity
• Auto and Home Insurance
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Supplemental Term Life Insurance
• Legal Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Identity and Credit Protection
• PerkSpot Employee Discounts Program
• Long Term Care Life Insurance

NOTE: Benefits subject to change based on future administrative policy changes, changes to any applicable legislation, changes to elements of the City's voluntary benefits program, and at the discretion of the City Manager or City Council
Revised 03/24
01

For my application to be considered it must be fully complete, accurate and truthful, including:
- The dates listed for each employer have been reviewed and are accurate (end dates are listed for positions I no longer hold).- My current employer is listed on my application.- Multiple positions held at one employer are listed separately (with corresponding dates from/to for each position held).- Any additional required documents or certifications are attached to the application.- All supplemental questions have been answered fully.- I did not list "see resume" or "refer to application" on my application or in the supplemental questions (this will be viewed as an incomplete response).
Not completing the application as directed, unanswered questions, incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.
I have read and understand the above instructions regarding completing my application.

• Yes
• No

02

Which best describes your highest level of completed education?

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Some College
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree or higher
• I do not possess any of the above diplomas or degrees.

03

Please list your degree type and area of study. If none, please enter N/A.
04

How many years of full-time professional level experience in public relations, social media, marketing, journalism, communications, or a closely related field do you possess? Your answer will be compared to the work history information on your application to determine if you meet minimum qualifications. 6 months of full-time experience = 988 hours

• I do not possess this experience
• Less than 6 months
• More than 6 months to less than 1 year
• More than 1 year to less than 2 years
• More than 2 years to less than 3 years
• More than 3 years

05

Please describe in detail your professional level experience in public relations, social media, marketing, journalism, communications, or a closely related field.
For each position where you gained this experience please include: 1) Employer Name; 2) Job Title; 3) Dates of Employment; and 4) Primary Duties
If you do not possess this experience, please enter N/A.
06

If you do not have the required education and/or experience, do you possess an equivalent combination of experience and related training you feel should be considered? If so, please provide a detailed explanation below. Your equivalent experience will be evaluated against the information provided in your application.
If you have the required education and experience, please enter N/A.
07

Do you currently possess a valid Nevada or "border state" driver's license or the ability to obtain one upon hire as defined by NRS 483?

• Yes
• No

08

A copy of your resume must be attached to your application in order to be considered. Did you attach this document to this application?

• Yes, I have attached a resume to my application.
• No, I have NOT attached a resume to my application and understand I will not receive further consideration.

Required Question